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Home > Adventures Abroad > Turkey 2006 > Aya Sophia, 4/1/2006 Most viewed - Aya Sophia, 4/1/2006 Marble Steps719 viewsWorn down by many centuries of foot traffic. The Marble Door718 viewsLocated in the southern part of the upper gallery, the Marble Door opened into a chamber that was used for synods (church councils). This picture was taken inside the chamber. Gallery Architectural Detail717 viewsThis picture captures the intricate filigree work atop the white marble column, as well as the elegant figures adorning the arches. Trying His Luck713 viewsDavid Lindquist tries his luck at the Wishing Column. According to the legend, many people have been cured of illness after touching this column. David wasn't sick at the time, so this was not a valid test of that part of the legend. Grand Bazaar713 viewsThe Kapalıçarşı ("covered market") is one of the oldest and largest indoor malls in the world. It traces its beginnings to shortly after the Turkish conquest, and since then has grown to over 4,000 shops distributed over 61 covered avenues. Library Grilles712 viewsThese grilles separate the Library, added in 1739 by Sultan Mahmud I, from the nave. Full Veil711 viewsA strict Islamic family visits the upper gallery of Aya Sophia. The Wishing Column711 viewsThis column, located in the northwestern part of Aya Sophia, has a hole in the middle left uncovered by the bronze plates surrounding it. Legend has it that if one puts one's thumb in the hole while making a wish, the wish will be granted. Mihrab707 viewsThe mihrab is a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the qibla, i.e. the direction of Mecca, toward which Muslims should face when praying. In Aya Sophia, it occupies the same spot as the Christian altar before the Turkish conquest. Deësis Mosaic705 viewsDeësis = Entreaty. The Virgin Mary (left) and John the Baptist (right) are entreating Christ (center) to intercede for humanity on Judgment Day. This mosaic was commissioned to celebrate the return of Aya Sophia to the Orthodox Church on the demise of the Latin Empire in 1261. Minbar703 viewsThe pulpit from which the Imam delivered sermons on Fridays. Obviously not part of the original cathedral, the minbar was added during the reign of Murad III (1574–1595). 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